Concordia College is an independent co-ed school spanning three Highgate and Blackwood campuses, offering the International Baccalaureate from primary through secondary.
NAPLAN averaging +29 above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B+ overall.
Concordia College is an independent co-ed school spanning three Highgate and Blackwood campuses, offering the International Baccalaureate from primary through secondary. The school's philosophy is progressive and inquiry-led, with strong pastoral care woven through. Music is a real strength here, alongside a service learning program that shapes student character. The school maintains a specialised support unit for students needing tailored help. Concordia suits families seeking an IB pathway, students drawn to music, and those wanting an education grounded in curiosity and social responsibility.
Concordia College is also known as Concordia Highgate.
Concordia College has an overall SchoolRank score of 62/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 63/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1140, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (60/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Concordia College, Year 3 students averaged 434 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 518, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 565, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 604, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Concordia College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,312 students. It offers education for years R-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Concordia College has approximate annual tuition fees of $13,261. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 42/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Concordia College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Concordia College is located in Highgate, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1140 (93th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.